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Lura Jackson

2024

Invasive marine life threatens local ecosystems and fisheries

The observed spread of pancake batter tunicate -- also known as sea vomit -- in multiple locations around Passamaquoddy Bay is prompting marine scientists in the region to sound the alarm.

2024

Calais apartments being renovated for senior housing

Following its closure eight years ago, the St. Croix Apartments building in Calais is being reinvigorated with new life. The rapid developments now taking place at the 26 unit complex have been prompted by an infusion of federal funds for the project.

2024

WCCC aims to meet need for EMS staff, nurses

Washington County is facing a critical shortage of emergency medical service (EMS) personnel and nurses, causing ambulance services to run understaffed and hospitals to rely on high cost traveling nurses.

2024

Lubec Movie Queen gives rare glimpse into history of town

In the 1930s, nearly everyone in America was going to the movie theaters on a weekly basis -- but it was rare for those films to feature small-town residents or settings. That wasn't the case for the Movie Queen films, a series of short movies produced by the Boston based Amateur Theatre Guild.

2024

Machias weighs options for town office and flood mitigation

Following the winter's unprecedented flood events in Machias - which saw thigh high water surrounding the town office on January 10 - the town is considering its options for funding streams that could allow for a new building in the future.

2024

Bomb threat targets State House, home of Calais representative

A local state representative, Anne Perry of Calais, has been put into the national spotlight for sponsoring a bill that has gained controversy for its connection to supporting Maine's already existing abortion and gender-affirming medical treatment laws.

2024

St. Croix River alewife runs jump as fishways built

The largest river restoration project on the East Coast is in progress on the St. Croix River as a collaboration of cross border entities, represented by the International St. Croix River Watershed Board (ISCRWB), continues its work to return alewives, also known as river herring, to the waterway.